At least 162 people, killed in one night
A devastating night in Nigeria. 🇳🇬 Two villages. Countless lives lost. At least 162 people have been killed following coordinated militant attacks on two villages in western Nigeria, according to reports.
The assaults targeted Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State, where armed fighters believed to be linked to the Islamic State–affiliated Lakurawa group carried out the deadly raids. Survivors described scenes of chaos as gunmen stormed the villages, leaving behind widespread destruction and loss.
The attacks mark a troubling expansion of militant violence into western Nigeria, a region previously considered less vulnerable compared to the country’s northeast and northwest. Security analysts warn that the spread reflects Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, as armed groups, bandits, and extremists continue to operate across multiple regions.
As authorities investigate and communities mourn, the tragedy has renewed calls for stronger security measures, intelligence coordination, and protection for rural populations increasingly caught in the crossfire.
For residents of Woro and Nuku, the impact is irreversible: homes destroyed, families shattered, and lives lost in a single night.
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